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  1. Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trail
    Bikers on Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trail
    Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trail
    Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trail
    Bikers on Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trail
    Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trail

    Rostrevor

    Address

    Shore Road, Rostrevor, County Down, BT34 3AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Mountain Biking Trails

    Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails offer challenging climbs with some serious descents and Ireland's first two official downhill trails and other trails suitable for families to use.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (free)
  2. Bangor Castle Walled Garden
    Bangor Castle Walled Garden, walkway to fountain
    Bangor Castle Walled Garden, fountain
    a photograph of a metal sculpture in the bangor walled garden
    Bangor Castle Walled Garden, opening times
    Bangor Castle Walled Garden
    Bangor Castle Walled Garden, walkway to fountain
    Bangor Castle Walled Garden, fountain
    a photograph of a metal sculpture in the bangor walled garden
    Bangor Castle Walled Garden, opening times

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    Bangor

    Address

    Valentine Road, Castle Park, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BN

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Garden

    It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. Varieties of flowers, plants, fruit and vegetables mix with sculptures and a unique fountain with a tongue twister! We are thrilled that the Walled Garden is now open all year round…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2025to31 May 2025

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. An image of Helen's Bay beach from the shore with a bench ready to welcome someone to sit
    A photo of Helen's Bay beach on a beautiful summers day with green grass and yellow flowers on the shore
    a photograph of a sandy beach
    a photograph of a sandy beach
    An image of Helen's Bay beach from the shore with a bench ready to welcome someone to sit
    A photo of Helen's Bay beach on a beautiful summers day with green grass and yellow flowers on the shore
    a photograph of a sandy beach
    a photograph of a sandy beach

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Helens Bay

    Address

    Crawfordsburn Country Park, Helens Bay, County Down, BT20 5ED

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Beautiful sandy beach with excellent facilities, all within twenty minutes drive of Belfast.

    Price

    Free
  4. Kilkeel

    Address

    Greencastle Pier Road, Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4LR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Commanding the mouth of Carlingford Lough, the Castle has an eventful history. It was built in the 13th century, taken by Edward Bruce in 1316, attacked at least twice by the Irish in the late 14th century and maintained as a garrison up to 1590.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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    image of room with table laid with food.
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    image of room with table laid with food.

    Lisburn

    Address

    Temple Shopping Centre, 88 Carryduff Road, Temple, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 6YL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7792 925 128

    Type

    Type:

    Health & Wellbeing

    The Sound Spa Events & Experiences combine Tessa Ann's carefully curated soundscapes with instrumental sounds, such as gongs, bowls, voice and other instruments to promote wellbeing.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Photo of Club house and a golfer on the green to the forefront
    Golfers on the green
    Woodland surrounding the golf course
    Water and woodland surrounding the green
    Photo of huge rock set in the green beside the course with club house in the background
    A photo of a deer running across a snowy golf course
    Photo of Club house and a golfer on the green to the forefront
    Golfers on the green
    Woodland surrounding the golf course
    Water and woodland surrounding the green
    Photo of huge rock set in the green beside the course with club house in the background
    A photo of a deer running across a snowy golf course

    Conlig

    Address

    51 Tower Road, Conlig, County Down, BT23 7PN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 1767

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    36 Holes. There are two courses in wooded undulating parkland/heathland with clusters of gorse bushes and copses ready to claim the wayward shots.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
  7. Address

    Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Woodland corridor

  8. Trees
    The view from Redburn over Holywood and across Belfast Lough
    Trees
    The view from Redburn over Holywood and across Belfast Lough

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Holywood

    Address

    Old Holywood Road, Holywood, County Down, BT4 2HL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9185 3621

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Country / Royal Park

    Redburn Country Park is set on an escarpment above Belfast Lough. There are 7km of pathways with spectacular views of Belfast and the south Antrim hills.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Donard summit views
    Slieve Donard Summit
    Brian and Lisa approach Slieve Donard Summit
    Slieve Donard from a distance
    View of Slieve Comedagh from Donard
    Mourne Mountains
    Descending Mournes
    Group in Mourmes
    Donard along the wall
    Donard Summit Well Worth it
    Donard summit views
    Slieve Donard Summit
    Brian and Lisa approach Slieve Donard Summit
    Slieve Donard from a distance
    View of Slieve Comedagh from Donard
    Mourne Mountains
    Descending Mournes
    Group in Mourmes
    Donard along the wall
    Donard Summit Well Worth it

    Newcastle

    Address

    Slieve Donard, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0GR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3057 0220

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    This is the one that everybody wants to do.Let Mountain ways Ireland guide you, 853 m up to the roof of Ulster.For the first part we trace cascading river pools and channels through a fragrant pine forest.
    The Mountain rises beyond!

  10. Newry

    Address

    38 Hill Street, Newry, County Down, BT34 1AT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3026 2586

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Cathedral

    This is undoubtedly the most commanding building in Newry and is arguably the most important work executed by Newry's greatest native architect, Thomas Duff. Built in 1829 of local granite at a cost of £8,000, it was the first Catholic Cathedral.

    Price

    Free
  11. Rostrevor

    Address

    Kilbroney Road, Rostrevor, County Down, BT34 3GG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3031 3170

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    'Cill Bhronaigh', or Bronagh’s Church (12th century), is located in the graveyard just outside Rostrevor on the Hilltown Road. The graveyard contains Saint Bronagh’s Cross, dating from the late 8th century and a ruined 15th century building.

    Price

    Free
  12. Image is of a couple and small child on the ice rink
    Image is of a family posing for a photo in the bowling alley
    Image is of children sitting at a table with party hats on
    Image is of children sitting on the ground holding bowling bowls inside the bowling alley
    Image is of young girl skating alone
    Image is of a young girl playing with coloured balls in a pen
    Image is of children climbing up ropes
    Image is of a couple and small child on the ice rink
    Image is of a family posing for a photo in the bowling alley
    Image is of children sitting at a table with party hats on
    Image is of children sitting on the ground holding bowling bowls inside the bowling alley
    Image is of young girl skating alone
    Image is of a young girl playing with coloured balls in a pen
    Image is of children climbing up ropes

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    Dundonald

    Address

    111 Old Dundonald Road, Dundonald, County Down, BT16 1XT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9080 9100

    Type

    Type:

    Ice Skating

    Enjoy a great day out at Dundonald International Ice Bowl. Whether you are looking for a family day out, an evening out with friends or a day out for a school or youth organisation, there is a range of fun packed activities for everyone.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Warrenpoint

    Address

    Newry Road, Warrenpoint, County Down, BT34 3LE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Tower

    Excellent example of a tower-house and bawn built about 1568 at a point where the Newry River meets Carlingford Lough, a strategic spot.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  14. Photo of the side view of Bangor Castle (Bangor Town Hall) on a beautiful sunny day framed by flowers
    Photo showing North Down Museum opening sign with Town Hall in backdrop
    Photo of Town Hall/Bangor Castle in the sunshine framed by leafy tree branches
    Photo showing the embossed words Edward Ward 1852, the date the Town Hall was erected
    Image of the Town Hall and front gardens in red, pink and yellow bloom
    Photo of the side view of Bangor Castle (Bangor Town Hall) on a beautiful sunny day framed by flowers
    Photo showing North Down Museum opening sign with Town Hall in backdrop
    Photo of Town Hall/Bangor Castle in the sunshine framed by leafy tree branches
    Photo showing the embossed words Edward Ward 1852, the date the Town Hall was erected
    Image of the Town Hall and front gardens in red, pink and yellow bloom

    Bangor

    Address

    Castle Park Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 013 3333

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    This impressive building was built for the Hon Robert Edward Ward and his family in 1852. It is presently the headquarters of Ards and North Down Borough Council who use the mansions spectacular grand salon as the council chamber.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Image is of the Fort with a large tree and daffodils in the foreground
    Image is of the Fort with a large tree and daffodils in the foreground

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    The Square, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Owned by Historic Royal Palaces, Hillsborough Fort was constructed in the 17th Century, and sits nestled in picturesque parkland in the heart of the town. Built to protect the road leading from Carrickfergus to Dublin, the fort has been a place of…

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  16. Image is adults and a child holding footballs on the golf course
    Image is of man playing footgolf in a field
    Image is adults and a child holding footballs on the golf course
    Image is of man playing footgolf in a field

    Belfast

    Address

    24 Ballymaconaghy Road, Ballymaconaghy, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT8 6SB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7767 844 377

    Type

    Type:

    Mini Golf and Pitch and Putt

    Footgolf is played on a golf course using a size 5 football. The object of the game is to get the ball into the hole using only your feet in the fewest number of shots possible.

  17. Address

    Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Situated at the mouth of Strangford Lough, opposite Ballyquintin. The rich wildlife include orchids and other rarities, and interesting rock formations can be seen.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  18. Photo of flagged bouy set out as decor at Ballyholme near the pitch and putt facility, overlooking the bay
    Image of generic golf ball and hole
    Photo of flagged bouy set out as decor at Ballyholme near the pitch and putt facility, overlooking the bay
    Image of generic golf ball and hole

    Bangor

    Address

    Seacliff Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 5622

    Type

    Type:

    Mini Golf and Pitch and Putt

    One nine hole pitch and putt course. Two 18 hole putting greens. 4 Tennis courts.
    There is also putting and pitch and putt equipment for hire.
    For booking information, please contact Bangor Sportsplex.

  19. Image of the leisure waters at Bangor Aurora including play Pirate ship and water slides
    Image of the external of Bangor Aurora showing the gym lit up in the evening
    External image of the front entrance to Bangor Aurora
    Image of the leisure waters at Bangor Aurora including play Pirate ship and water slides
    Image of the external of Bangor Aurora showing the gym lit up in the evening
    External image of the front entrance to Bangor Aurora

    Bangor

    Address

    3 Valentine Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 0271

    Type

    Type:

    Swimming Pool

    Bangor Aurora Leisure complex is situated in the heart of Bangor. Featuring 3 swimming pools, leisure waters and extensive gym facilities the Aurora offers a great family fun day out.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Craigavon

    Address

    67A Steps Road, Donaghcloney, Edenmore, Magheralin, Craigavon, Co Armagh, BT66 7NZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9261 9241

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    Set deep in the Lagan Valley, Edenmore Golf & Country Club is just 20 minutes from Belfast. The Club has a range of facilities for all visitors, including an 18 hole championship Golf Course, Spa, Restaurant, Fitness Suite and onsite accommodation.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
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